USIP is a national, nonpartisan, independent institute, founded by Congress and dedicated to the proposition that a world without violent conflict is possible, practical, and essential for U.S. and global security. In conflict zones abroad, the Institute works with local partners to prevent, mitigate, and resolve violent conflict. USIP is not a government agency.
The U.S. Institute of Peace works to understand the underlying causes of violent extremism and helps develop localized and viable solutions by providing research, training and expertise to practitioners and policymakers. From examining the critical role of women in combating violent extremism in Afghanistan to exploring the dynamics of radicalization in Kosovo, USIP seeks to reduce this ever-shifting threat.
The United States Institute of Peace is a national, nonpartisan, independent institute, founded by Congress and dedicated to the proposition that a world without violent conflict is possible, practical and essential for U.S. and global security. In conflict zones abroad, the Institute works with local partners to prevent, mitigate, and resolve violent conflict. To reduce future crises and the need for costly interventions, USIP works with governments and civil societies to build local capacities to manage conflict peacefully. The Institute pursues its mission by linking research, policy, training, analysis and direct action to support those who are working to build a more peaceful, inclusive world.
What United State Institute For Peace Does.
- Serves as a nonpartisan government partner and trusted intermediary among foreign governments, civil society, and U.S. government officials.
- Works in conflict zones at the community level and with national and regional governments, with a focus on connecting top-down and bottom-up initiatives.
- Applies research through training, education, policy recommendations, and application of best practices.
- Partners with stakeholders around the world to research, support, and advance strategies to prevent, mitigate, and resolve violent conflict.
- Draws on its exceptional convening power to bring together diverse audiences to exchange knowledge and ideas necessary for developing solutions to the most pressing peace and security challenges.
How USIP Advances Peace and U.S. National Security.
- Across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, USIP brings together young civil society leaders working for peace for a training and mentoring program. Since 2014, the Generation Change program has trained almost 300 youth leaders from 27 countries. In the past eight years, these young leaders have engaged over a million citizens across their communities.
- In Colombia, USIP expanded the role of women and minorities in the negotiations that ended 50 years of civil war in 2016. The Institute trains and supports local organizations to build peaceful solutions for the inevitable conflicts that arise with implementation.
- In Iraq, USIP and its partners are facilitating reconciliation dialogues to heal the deep divides left by the ISIS occupation. The dialogues have led to six accords, which have permitted the return of more than 800,000 displaced Iraqis.
- In Nigeria, USIP convenes the country’s influential state governors with civic and religious leaders to develop pragmatic strategies for reducing the root causes of radicalization and the Boko Haram insurgency.
- In Washington, USIP facilitates bipartisan commissions—at the request of Congress—on the toughest policy issues, including how to address the underlying causes of extremism in fragile states and policy options for the complicated conflict zones.
- USIP researches policy options for the U.S. government to avert or end violence. Recent research focuses on global and regional interstate competition, particularly a rising China and a more assertive Russia, as well as on the risks from North Korea.
United State Institute of Peace Schools and training.
USIP engages K-12 schools nationwide with educational programs on USIP’s work, year-long initiatives that include contests for high school students and the Peace Teachers Program, and additional USIP resources that teach about international conflict resolution and show how peace is possible.
United State Institute for Peace School & Classroom Resources.
From educational programs to classroom materials and year-long initiatives, USIP offers a range of resources to help educators bring peace building concepts and skills to life in their classrooms. Through the Peace Teachers Program, teacher workshops, webinars, and other opportunities, educators can find support and training on how to incorporate peace building themes and skills into their educational settings.
Through educational contests and other engagement opportunities, USIP helps young peace builders understand how conflicts are resolved, how peace is achieved, and how they can make a difference.
United State Institute of Peace Internship courses of study.
No matter where you are and what you do or how experienced you may be, if you are committed to building peace and resolving conflict, we have an educational opportunity for you. Explore the catalog here to find the educational experience that is right for you.
United State Institute of Peace internship admission requirement and process.
Thank you for your interest in the Peace Scholar Fellowship Dissertation program. The U.S. Institute of Peace is dedicated to supporting advanced research from top academics in a variety of fields that contribute to a wider understanding of how to manage conflict and effectively build sustainable peace. Dissertation scholarships last for 10 months, starting in September each year. Scholarships are open to citizens of any country.
When the competition opens in September of each year, applying for a Peace Scholar Fellowship is a two-step process.
- Registration. Applicants must first register for an account here. After registration, login credentials will be sent to access the application portal. It can take up to 72 hours to receive these credentials, so applicants should register early.
- Application. Applications must be submitted through the Fluxx online application system. On the application form, please indicate the scholarship(s) for which you would like to be considered: the USIP Peace Scholar fellowship only; Minerva Research Initiative Peace and Security fellowship only; or no preference. Both fellowships have the same application form, deadline, award amount, and selection process; the only difference between the USIP and Minerva fellowships is the source of funding. Three letters of recommendation must be attached to your application in the Fluxx system. One letter must be from the dissertation advisor, and two from current professors.
- Registration and application deadlines will be announced when the competition opens in September of each year.
